Augusta Kalloch Christie
American educator and politician (1887–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Augusta Kalloch Christie (October 28, 1887 – January 22, 1981) was an American educator and politician. She was the first woman to serve in both the Maine House of Representatives and the Maine Senate, serving from 1952 to 1964. Christie also served as the President of the Maine Woman's Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U.). A building at Northern Maine Community College is named in her honor.
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Augusta Kalloch Christie | |
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Member of the Maine Senate | |
In office 1961–1964 | |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
In office 1953–1961 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1887-10-28)October 28, 1887 Ashland, Maine, U.S. |
Died | January 22, 1981(1981-01-22) (aged 93) Presque Isle, Maine, U.S. |
Spouse | Walter R. Christie |
Alma mater | Aroostook State Normal School |
Profession | Educator, Politician |
Known for | First woman to serve in both the Maine House & Senate; President of the Maine W.C.T.U. |
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